Elections

I am seeking the position of Trustee with Unifor Local 5555 because I value accountability, transparency, responsible stewardship, and meaningful service to our members.

For more than 22 years, I have been proud to be part of the McMaster University community. My career has provided me with extensive experience in administration, strategic planning, financial oversight, program development, stakeholder relations, and collaborative leadership. I have worked with diverse groups and managed complex initiatives requiring sound judgment, discretion, organization, and attention to detail.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, a Master of Environmental Studies, and a Master of Liberal Arts. This multidisciplinary education, combined with my professional experience, has strengthened my analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities while providing a broad perspective on organizational and community matters.

I also bring governance and financial experience through my service as a Treasurer and Director on a condominium board, in addition to my involvement with workplace committees and community initiatives. These responsibilities have reinforced the importance of careful financial management, sound governance, transparency, and thoughtful decision-making.

As Trustee, I would bring integrity, diligence, independence, and a strong sense of responsibility to the role. I would approach this position with care and professionalism, ensuring that union resources are managed responsibly and in the best interests of our membership.

I would be honoured to contribute my experience to Unifor Local 5555 and serve with commitment, fairness, and accountability.

Hello, my name is Robyn McColeman, Unit 1 Steward and Workplace/Bargaining Committee Member. I’m asking for your vote for Trustee.

Serving on the Workplace/Bargaining Committee during Unit 1’s most recent collective agreement negotiations taught me firsthand how much every dollar matters to our members. We successfully secured an 11% wage increase over three years, and I believe that same level of accountability should extend to how our union operates.

As a Trustee, I will provide independent and thorough oversight of our Local’s finances. I will carefully review financial records and supporting documentation, ask the hard questions, and help ensure our Local’s financial practices are transparent, accountable and consistent with our bylaws and Constitution.

When something doesn’t add up, I won’t be afraid to ask questions, seek clarification and ensure concerns are properly addressed. Our members deserve confidence in the financial information presented to them.

As a young worker, I bring the perspective of a generation that will help shape the future of our union. I believe in creating opportunities for the next generation to learn and participate while respecting the knowledge and experience of those who came before us.

As a woman and an ally to 2SLGBTQQIA+, BIWOC and other marginalized communities, I will bring a commitment to fairness, inclusion and solidarity to my role as Trustee.

Accountability requires independence, transparency and the willingness to ask difficult questions

Vote for accountability. Vote for integrity. Vote for Robyn McColeman